West Scranton West Side Mass Meeting Discusses Electing Representatives
A planned public mass meeting for West Scranton wards aims to discuss electing stable, businesslike representatives to the city council and common council. The Board of Trade will organize details, with sessions to be held in St David's or Mears' hall and nonpartisan civic focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courteourd
Fiftenth
Uina
West Scranton
West Serainton
Lore
Board of Trade
St. David's
Mears’ Hall
Death and Taxes Topic Dominates Local Meeting
Lackawanna cornel Neo Tippoay al Arcanum held a meeting in Ivorite last evening with officer elections. Attorney Clun nellus Comegys delivered an hour long address titled Death and Taxes, arguing the inevitability of death and taxes and criticizing tax inequality, noting nine tenths of taxes fall on the common people.
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Lackawanna Cornel
Neo Tippoayal Arcanum
Clunnellus Comegys
Carnival events and charity sale at local hall
The Youn Womin's Christian Association carnival room event featured entertainment by Charles Hartley and the Mim Park church quartet. Miss Marretvet Crile and Miss Phesehe Slomte performed with soprano lines as Mrs 1) presided. An afternoon program included a special children's exhibition from 2 to 5, with dolls and furniture items to be sold to highest bidders later that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiel
Chaathes Hartley
Mim Park Church
Thoms
Marretvet
Phesehe Slomte
Woessate
Degeante Miller
Sunday School Officers Elected at Hampton Street Mettoalist Yin Church
The church met Wednesday evening in a lecture room to elect officers for the onside year. Elected were Superintendent GT Beidle. Assistant Superintendent WHT Jam Cadweenay. Secretary George Noah. Assistant Secretary Bert Symone. Treasurer Mre tia Flethack. Collector Samuel Edwards.
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Hampton Street
GT. Beidle
Gomee@etu the Leymi
Jam Cadweenay
George Noah
Bert
Symone
Mre
Tia Flethack
Brahin
Samuel Edwards
Display of Handkerchiefs Spans All Classes
A center aisle display today features every kind of Handkerchief across classes, conditions, and sexes, drawing attention to the broad range of this common item.
Pocket Book Card Case Ad Claims Quality
An advertisement asserts Pocket Books offers high quality card and bill cases. It promises honesty in product claims and emphasizes the store’s standard of value, warning against selling inferior pocketbooks.
Ladies Glove Department Ad Highlights Selection and Warranties
An advertisement for two glove departments showcases a wide range of ladies gloves for day and night wear and emphasizes that the gloves are warranted. The copy stresses variety and quality for women’s wardrobe needs.
Gentlemen Driving Walking and Dress Gloves Shown
A complete series of gloves of every make and quality is presented not found elsewhere in this city offering detailed display of driving walking and dress styles.
Church Choir Plans Christmas Program
End datibuter John George organist Laure Stubblebine assistant organist Mamie Stanton chartier W M Prestwood president of missionary society Mra Dora Willlatie treasurer Mra Stubblebine. The Sunday school is in a growing and prosperous condition. The young people are preparing evitation for Christmas night.
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End Datibuter
John George
Laure Stubblebine
Mamie Stanton
Chartier
W. M. Prestwood
Missionary Society
Mra
Dora Willlatie
Stubblebine
Rumor Of Joseph Ansley’s Death Proved False
A rumor spread that Joseph Ansley of 608 North Main Avenue died suddenly in Aurora Missouri. Mrs Ansley received inquiries and telegrams from Missouri confirming he is alive and well. He is currently prospecting in a mine in Missouri and friends are relieved by the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ansley
North Main Avenue
Aurora
Missouri
Ansley
Venere at the Camp W entertainment event
A garbled OCR item lists a campus entertainment night at Camp W with references to B. of AL and various names. The readable segments hint at a Wednesday event featuring performers and a broad mix of individuals, but many terms are indecipherable.
Residents protest sewer work on South Main streets
Reading and petitions claim that road blocks and gaps in the sewer project on South Main near Ostord Pampton avenues hinder access and safety. They request removal of obstacles and state a petition will be sent to authorities for review in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Givens
Peoween Ostord
Pampton
Gaphaalt
Edek
Belghan
Petithan
Medue
Republican Ward Five caucus notice in Barwnton
Notice to voters of the Fifth ward in Barwnton for a Republican caucus on Saturday December 15 from 4 to 7 pm at vacant polling places to nominate Republican candidates for school controller, register, judges of election and inspectors of election. Candidates must register with James P. Thomas on or before Tuesday December 11, 1900. By order of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancus
Barwnton
James P. Thomas
Wigthinee Committee
Community notices mark anniversaries and local events
Mr and Mrs Charles Corless at 3 South Malan avenue host friends Monday evening December 10 to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Drummer evangelist WVHE Williams will speak at Plymouth Congregational church tomorrow. Miss Saikie Edwards of North Bromlees avenue secures New York central soloist post and studio opening. Council candidates listed by wards 4th to 15th plus others. First Welsh Baptist church to rehearse this evening. Plymouth Congregational church members begin initiatory supper next Wednesday December 2 at 5 p.m. Alms Frank Shedd entertains Simpson Church Florlean Missionary Society. Baptists’ widow greeting at First Welsh Habitat Church. Funeral for the late PTL Made from Whel to be held tomorrow from Lackawanna avenue house with Cathedral cemetery interment. Maxey of Wilkes Barre visits friends. new spike mill site in Keyser Valley staked with excavations to start beyond railroad on Jackson street. Twenty five minute song service at YWCA tonight led by Miss Margaret Jianlesen. Hyde Park Father Mathew society to host a smoker and drawing at St Leos hall tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Corless
Malan Avenue
Metropolis
John Peon
Walkree G. Moser
Louis A. Howell
Willian J. Thomas
W. E B. Thayer
VillageSodie Lewis
Jacob Jones
William Ry, Williams
John J. Morgan
Ehbenezer Williams
Charles Roecker
Tourleenth
John T. Willams
T. Fellows Mason
J. A. Cruttenden
Joseph Taylor
PL. McAndrew
John Wf. Welly
William J. James
North
Hywde Park Avenue
First Welsh Baptist Church
Plymouth
Waedintesdin
Eclock
Frank Shedd
South Sumner Vente
Simpson Church
Florelan Missionary Society
Joke c. Wins
Baptist Young People
Jackson Strreet
Young Women's Christian Association
Mise Margaret Jianlesen
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
St. Leo's Hall
Pranist Surprise Party Held for Thowerd Nollweker
A Thursday evening fundraiser featured priests, a social purity address by Mia Cunmybell, a lace net, and a sale of useful art items by the Astiary olive ladies. The event included a plowing programme, refreshments, and entertainment at the home of Mi Thiel on Capouse Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funor
Thowerd Nollweker
Olive Nothacher
Lily In Hee
Dvthee Mors
Loniae Rhoenhom
Jane Sioonboun
Laan Uilweoll
Ethel Redan
Jenry Sehlewing
Haey Slee
Phc Dbelehlbe
George Hodban
Willian Stuy
Fallin Halland
Alfred Nothuehker
Will
Mins
J. M. Mowell
Mia
Mi Thiel
Capouse
Children Revival Services Brighten South Scranton Afternoon
A large crowd gathers at the Athletic Club for Chil dren revival services led by a blind evangelist while Officers are chosen for Lackawanna Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America and Roaring Brook Conclave of Heptasophs. Miss Lingle Wirth wins a toy prize. door prizes include a boy’s suit and a lady’s trimmed hat. tonight features a decorative parlor lamp prize and a concert by the Ben Johnson Jr group followed by varied entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Camp
Woodmen of America
Roaring Brook
Heptasophs
Joseph Goley
Lingle Wirth
Tleketch
Jacob Wents
Revival services at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Rev Houston the evangelist leads revival at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church with evening and morning services. The theme “An After Dinner Conversation” from John 21 15 17 explores loving Christ whether seen or not. Houston’s talks cover what God has done what He is doing and what He will do. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Houston
John
Jesus
Simei Peter
Flo
Christ
Kiev
Local fraternal lodge elects officers for new year
A large meeting of Lackenwanna Camp No STI Modern Woodmen of America held at Huartmins hall Thursday elected the new year’s officers. Names include Venerable consul Donovan worthy advisor Rose clerk Helfelinger bunk ey Gunter escort Maus watchman Greeser sen ur Hosens manager Lush delegate to state convention Donovan alternate Muldevig and other posts. Cedar avenue meeting of Thourine Brook Conclave also held elections with Treasurer and other officers named and reports showing healthy finances.
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Lackenwanna Camp
STI
Woodmen of
Huartmins Hall
Donovan
Rose
Tiecolo Helfelinger
Bunkey
Pred Gunter
William Maus
Dri Watchiman
Wilam Greeser
Sen. Ur
J. MP. Hosens
Throm Vers
W. A. Lush
Tharrishares
A. J Mualdlevig
Alou
Thourine Brook
Preulaan
Cedar Avenue
Ares Arehon
Jince Hawk
John Dinedeph
Poe
DW. Thuaimpiey
M. J. Iglow
Trianelnal
Retary
A. J. Miuldevig
I. Tighe
Sentinel
Michael McGorails
Co. Schener
M. J. Ruddy
John Welly
Community Chautauqua Meeting Hosts Education Talk
The Sinly afternoon geepel meeting of the Young Women's Christian association will open with a program featuring a cantata by The Twentieth Cantum Senta Chau and a discussion on self improvement. Local names, venues, and a list of speakers are given while police and civic notices accompany the report of a disturbance at a home on Win'elook. The piece notes health concerns at the time, mentions several residents, and reports on civic and religious activities including a Cedar Avenue Methodist Church service and Junior Order United American Mechanics observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacolson
Pehlow
Gurwen
Chautauqua
Plano Lea Mats
Hikoph Goken
le Moltie Emu
Wits
Alder Street
Seth Cylon
A. J. Mulderis
Witiston Avenue
Goutionan
Cole
John PL
Kuli
Otta Weinechenk
Cedar Atenie
Wilkow Harre
Mere Michael Gargh
Scranton Men's Society December Assembly Speaker
The Scranton Men's Society plans its December gathering in the Provi nency Presbyterian social room Monday at 8 PM. President Dolph B. Atherton will preside as about 100 members assemble to hear Henry J. Carr of the American Library Association discuss Libraries and the Library Movement in the United States. The evening includes committee reports, interviews, two music selections, and the distribution of a society manual. Refreshments will be served, and each member may invite a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Men's Society
Dolph BH. Atherton
America
Henry J. Carr
American Library Association
Albright Wbrary
United States
Ma Carr
Deeldon Deli
Tle
George Walkenahin
Mianuel
Community notices for meetings and room rentals
The notice lists a plane class this afternoon at 240 Millinery Elise at Dooseloek and a gospel meeting this evening at 745. AW Young Women and Ibis are welcome. Juniors meet Sunday afternoon at Wadoeloek. The association offers three large basement rooms and a small room for rent to a suitable person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Elise
Dooseloek
Itis
Wadoeloek
Revival, deaths, and church events fill North Bid area
The narrative notes revival meetings and new seekers at the Christian church in North Main Avenue, with Rev. Wo OR Davies leading morning and evening services. An explosion at Pancwast Coal’s shaft injured an operator, who was hospitalized. Miss Dore, a returned missionary, plans a speaking event as part of the church’s annual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbera
Omni Ettci
Scooml
Pawson
Alton
OR. Davies
Heth
Charge Diels
Stipe Intendert
T. P. Morgin
Malahow City
Wis
William Pirowidhock
Pancwast Coal Company
Yesterby
Hingtrin
Cau
Sterts
Abssietia
North Main Avenue
Iha
R. W. Olymor
Tuamom
Dunmore Union Revival Ends With Noted Converts
Dunmore closing union revival meetings at the Methodist Church drew a large audience. The Christian Church pastor Dahbney delivered an address and reported one conversion last night. Pastors from each church planned sermons for the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Dunmore
Dahbney
Chriethin
Dristophe
iMica
Surprise birthday party held for Oakley at home
A large group of young friends gathered at Oakley’s home on Hawrt Street for an informal surprise celebration, with the expected party games and cheerful diversions noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ius Oakley
Tis Pacrenis
Usu
Local Socials Extend Refreshments After Event
At 11 80 oclock refreshments were served. Attendees included Mises Jesale Powell Hope Pennell Jane Impson Jennie Davis Leah Mooney Hessie Brink Alice Goodwin Beulah Ives Jessie Price Rena Whaite Grace Stevens Beulah Swarts Blanche Oak ley Olive Haines Maude May Pal mer Ethel Litchentam Bessie Taft Barbara den Emma Swarts Hor tense Lownlee Collina Mame Webber Megane Ralph Ives George Winterstein Harold Davis Stewart Selele Garfeld Angwin Lester Yost Marenve Walter Harper Howard Cobvl Keneth Rameey Chirtence Oakley Cleon Shutts Ten Courtrlight Clerton Humes Clinton Price and Wea ley Webber
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Mises Jesale Powell
Hope Pennell
Jane Impson
Jennie Davis
Leah Mooney
Hessie Brink
Alice Goodwin
Beulah Ives
Jessie Price
Rena Whaite
Grace Stevens
Beulah Swarts
Blanche Oakley
Olive Haines
Maude
May Palmer
Ethel Litchentam
Bessie Taft
Barbara den
Emma Swarts
Hortense
Lownlee Collina
Mame Webber
Megan
Philanthropy party at Cherry Street delight
Miss Helen Parter hosted a late evening philanthropy party on Cherry Street with dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Allie Taft Measte Taft Tay Heal Jeselhs Merriatt Katherine Tees ter Margaret Divden Maury Decker Joss Smith Olly Warner Nettis King and others. a surprise gathering for Rare Oakley and sister Bloneh occurred at their Ewarts Street home with games and a forepart of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Parter
Cherry Street
Allie Taft
Measte Taft
Tay Heal
Jeselhs Merriatt
Katherine Teester
Margaret Divden
Maury Decker
Joss Smith
Olly Warner
Nettis King
Mosere
William Moffat
Mowerd Chamberlain
Andrew Tryilen
John Matthaus
Thomas Shephiacd
Lenton Warner
Jacek King
Rare Oakley
Mise Bloneh
Ewarts Street
Ftriends
Belne
Dhames
Dunmore Conclave Officers Elected At Improvised Meeting
The Dunmore Conclave of the Improved Order of Dfeptesophs elected Archon and officers including provost Dr Murphys secretary Dynes treasurer Martin Pelphing inspector Mydg Bulger warden William Gibbens sentinel Thorpes Tiveney trustees A de Troe von John Webber My Burke representative to the supreme conclave J Harrington alternate J De how. The evening featured a croaker and entertainment arranged by the lasting committee with no unusual incidents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Archon
Sehlens
Murphys
Dynes
Martin Pelphing Prelite
Robert Scotts
Mydg
Bulger
William Gibbens
Thorpes Tiveney
A. de Troevon
John Webber
My Burke
Supreme Concleve
Harrington
Dehow
Community Notices From Bloom Street and Surrounding Areas
A fragile obituary notes John Eady of Bloom Street leading the day’s services with family attendees including Mrs. Clayton Erbe of Philadelphia and Miss Lilian Knupp of Scutty Hinkely Street. Interment followed at Dammere Ene Tory. Michael Winterstein of North Biikely Street is confined to home. Mrs. Brevard Vertis of Chine ean WN is described as being entertained. J P Savige of Green iudge atvet and the Duidley Street Baptist church announce a sermon by Rev. Kteaner on "the Two Disciples and a Cripple." Sunday schools welcome all. The Ladies’ Trane elects officers for the coming year including President Kate Mongany and Vice President Matplio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Meik
Clurele Moraching
Rew
Kteaner
Suljeet
Trane
Neviy Ec
Daat
Negulan Ghor Tig
Migg
Kate Mongany
Vicce
Mraho
Matplio
Mise Dine Ranille
Miss Kite
Stephen Finnerty
Suavel Mra
P Wards Miehal
Mise
Margaret Cawley
George Okell Dies After Long City Residency in Moscow
George Okell a long time Moscow resident died at his home aged over 50 He was born in Rog Taw He owned a position with the Lackawanna Iron and Coal company and moved to Meweew and Tuswillee Tverd about fifteen years ago He was connected with the Ttepingdan One der of Gl Bothows and served as a state member of Wickawoon ectings The funeral was held in Philadelphia and burial will be in West Pit stoby according to family statements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Okell
Moscow
Rog Taw
Countey Lille Ces Erinange
Othe Lackawane
Aga
Gl Bothows
Gine
Wickawoon
Sy Stein
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Vkoll
North Parks
T. Okell
Philadelphia
Tits Elf
Pikes Offer Prices On Plane Or Organ For Christmas Gift
W C Guernsey, proprietor at SH 810 Washington Avenue Heratbon Pa, advertises a selection of a beautiful plane or organ for Christmas gifts. Prices and terms available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cguernsey
Washington Avenue
Heratbon
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